Korea Procurement Lead
On-siteHwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Job Summary
KLA is hiring a Korea Procurement Lead responsible for developing and executing regional indirect procurement strategies across IT hardware/software, consulting, facilities, travel, HR services, and more. The role leads end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, contract negotiations, spend analysis and cost optimization, and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure governance, risk management, and policy compliance. Key responsibilities include strategic sourcing, PR-to-PO management, supplier management, spend analysis, stakeholder collaboration, continuous improvement, risk management, and reporting, with additional accountability for company vehicle sourcing and corporate travel. Requires 8+ years in procurement or supply chain, strong leadership and communication skills, SAP/eProcure experience, and a Bachelor’s degree; CPSM is advantageous.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management
- Demonstrated experience in managing indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, facilities, services, travel)
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in data analysis, financial modeling, and operating SAP system
- Experience working in a multinational or matrix organization is preferred
- Possession of CPSM (advantage)
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